Timothy Mitts for NYS Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Timothy Mitts is committed to protecting the families of New York State Senate District 42 by ensuring access to safe, reliable water. Communities such as South Blooming Grove have experienced repeated restrictions, boil water notices, infrastructure failures, and capacity concerns. These challenges are not isolated incidents but signs of a system under strain from aging infrastructure, increasing demand, and insufficient oversight. Water is a public necessity and must be treated as essential to public safety and economic stability.

The situation facing local residents shows that current supply has not kept pace with development and growth. When critical sources fail or are taken offline, communities are left vulnerable. Fire protection, household use, and business needs all depend on reliable water flow. Timothy Mitts believes that no community should be forced to choose between growth and safety.

As State Senator, Timothy Mitts will lead a comprehensive water protection initiative. He will require proof of adequate water capacity and fire flow before new developments are approved. He will work to secure state infrastructure funding and technical assistance for small and rural water systems. He will champion emergency interconnections between neighboring systems and fund backup power and storage solutions so that no single failure can place an entire community at risk.

Transparency is essential to restoring public trust. Timothy Mitts will support legislation requiring public reporting on water supply levels, system capacity, and emergency readiness. Residents deserve to know the status of their water systems without relying on rumors or crisis alerts.

Water must remain a public resource, protected from misuse and mismanagement. Timothy Mitts will fight for strong oversight and long term planning to ensure that water serves families, first responders, and businesses for generations to come.

The chart below is an illustrative example showing how demand can exceed supply when infrastructure does not keep pace with growth.